Entrepreneurship and Business Planning for Small Farms, Ranches, and Specialty Food Businesses
2026-01-27
Tuesdays, January 27 – March 10, 2026
In-Person or Virtual Class
This course will help you create a practical business plan that can support financing and guide growth, whether you’re launching a new enterprise or expanding an existing farm or specialty foods business. You’ll gain essential business management skills and connect with local networks and resources to strengthen your operation. Designed for small, sustainable farm and food enterprises selling directly to customers or through intermediated markets such as retailers, restaurants, and small food processors. Veterans can register for free using promo code Veteran.
Registration: $100 per farm/ranch

Financial Planning & Goal Setting
2026-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tuesdays, January 27, 2026 @ 12 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
Start the new year with intention and clarity. In this session, we’ll focus on setting realistic financial goals, creating or updating a budget, and learning strategies to track spending and build healthy habits throughout the year with Guest Speaker Joanne Danganan, Financial Beginnings.

Home Buyer Education Class
2026-01-27 17:00 - 21:00
January 27, 2026 | 5-9 PM
Free In-Person
NPTHA Classroom, Lapwai, ID
Join us for a Home Buyer Education Class designed to make learning about homeownership fun, clear, and empowering. Learn the basics of buying a home, ask questions in a welcoming environment, and gain tools to help you take the next step with confidence. Enjoy door prizes along the way and leave feeling informed, motivated, and ready to move forward! RSVP by January, 22, 2026 by calling (208) 843-2229 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

Building a Marketing Strategy for Your Farm, Ranch, or Specialty Food Business
2026-02-06
February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
Virtual Class
Each week of this workshop series will focus on key digital marketing strategies for messaging, websites, social media, and email communication. By the end of this workshop you will have a clear understanding of your marketing message, the tools you can use to connect with your customers, and a holistic marketing strategy to grow your business. Veterans can register for free using promo code Veteran.

Business Idea Generation Turning Your Strengths and Passions Into a Business
2026-02-06 12:00 - 17:00
February 6, 2026 | 12 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
Have a desire to start a business but not sure where to begin? This webinar is designed for entrepreneurs in Indian Country who want to clarify their business vision and explore meaningful, community centered business ideas. Join IDRS’ Microenterprise Development Specialist, Lynn Wilson, for a practical session focused on generating business ideas rooted in your strengths, culture, location, and the needs you see in your tribal and local community.

9th Annual HIPT Food Summit: Reflecting on the Past, Co-creating Our Future
2026-02-11 - 2026-02-12 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
February 11-12, 2026
Free In-Person
Clearwater River Casino, Lewiston, ID
The HIPT Food Summit is a Tribal-led, community-centered gathering that brings together elders, youth, cultural practitioners, educators, and partners to share knowledge and strengthen food sovereignty efforts across Native homelands. The summit centers intergenerational learning, cultural teachings, and community priorities rooted in place. The 2026 summit will include:

Adult Track focused on food systems, community initiatives, and collaboration
Youth Track designed to engage young people through culturally grounded learning and leadership development
Mini Weaving Conference highlighting traditional knowledge, instruction, and artistry led by cultural practitioners

Restaurant and Food Truck Financing 101
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:30
February 11, 2026 @ 9 AM PST
Free Online Class
Turn your food business dreams into reality! Restaurant & Food Truck Financing 101 will help you understand your funding options, prepare for capital, and avoid common mistakes. Whether you’re launching or growing, you’ll walk away with the tools and confidence to take your next step.

Canva Design Series Session 2: Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30
February 11, 2026 @ 10 AM PST
Free Online Class
The Canva Design Series is a 12-month webinar series designed for entrepreneurs who want to build professional design skills step by step. Educator, designer, and founder of B93 Collective, C’Lenna Mack will take you from setting up your account to creating a polished portfolio, this series supports you in growing both confidence and capability with Canva. February’s workshop, Design Foundations for Entrepreneurs, covers fundamental design concepts; color theory, typography, spacing and visual hierarchy; to help participants create attractive, readable designs. Attendees will build mood boards to articulate their brand’s look and feel.

U of I Medicare Workshops
2026-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
February 11, May 6 & October 21, 2026
6-8 PM @ Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID
Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you will receive helpful resources, program updates, and peace-of-mind that you are on the right track.

Intro to Videography Basic Mobile Phone Operation
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00
February 12, 2026 | 4 PM PST
Free Online
Great video can be the difference between being noticed and being overlooked. In our new webinar, you’ll learn how to use the phone already in your pocket to create high-quality, compelling videos that showcase your products and tell your brand’s story in a way that connects with customers. Led by Diné filmmaker and Daytime Emmy Award–winning producer Deidra Peaches, this webinar breaks down videography into simple, approachable steps, no fancy gear or prior experience required. You’ll gain practical skills, creative confidence, and a clear framework for producing videos that look professional and feel authentic to your business.

Money Basics Class Next Level: Budget & Savings Goal
2026-02-17 17:00 - 2026-02-25 20:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
February 17, 24 & 25, 2026 | 5-8 PM
Free In-Person: NPTHA Office, Lapwai, ID
Money Basics is a great starting point for anyone who wants extra support with budgeting, saving, and building financial confidence. This class is ideal if you’re feeling the need for more guidance around managing your money—or if you’re looking for a pre-step before taking the Homebuyer Education Class. To sign up or learn more, please contact Sonya by February 12, 2026 at sonyas@nezperce.org or (208) 843-2229.

Owning a Veteran-Owned Small Business
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-19
February 18-19, 2026
Free Online
Veterans have the character, discipline and skills needed to succeed as small business owners and entrepreneurs. Wondering what it takes and how you can prepare? Enroll in Boots to Business Reboot. During Reboot, participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help. The program is facilitated by subject matter experts from the SBA and their extensive network of skilled business advisors.

Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Planning Session
2026-02-27 12:00 - 15:30 | Lapwai, Lapwai
February 27, 2026 | 12-3:30 PM
Free In-Person: Lapwai, ID
The Wills Intern, Amanda, from the University of Idaho will be available to assist tribal members with estate planning on the dates and times listed below. Participants are asked to complete the Estate Planning Questionnaire in advance and bring a printed copy of their Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report, which can be obtained from the BIA office. To schedule an appointment, please email willsintern@nezperce.org whenever possible, or call 208-621-4827 during the times the Wills Intern is in the office.

Elevate Idaho: Explore Federal Agencies Interests and Get to the “Why” to fund your Idea/Technology
2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:30
March 4, 2026 | 11 AM PST
Free Online
Elevate Idaho helps early-stage Innovators compete for federal research and development funds through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs – America’s Seed Fund – and connect to resources they need to take their venture to the next level of success! Elevate Idaho offers free consultations, training, and proposal assistance to help Idaho Companies succeed in winning SBIR and STTR Grants, which in turn creates a solid foundation to build a robust SBIR/STTR Program across Idaho.

Digital Marketing Basics for Small Businesses
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:30
Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 11 AM PST
Join Nimiipuu Fund and Jiselle Halfmoon, Cayuse Native Solutions, for this online workshop introduces new small business owners to the foundations of digital marketing. We’ll cover simple strategy building, Social Media 101, and walk you through setting up a Facebook Business Page step‑by‑step. Perfect for beginners who want a straightforward, practical start to promoting their business online.

Meet Your Instructor
Jiselle “Jazz” Halfmoon (she/her) is an enrolled Cayuse/Umatilla citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, with Nimiipuu ancestry on both her paternal and maternal sides. She serves as Digital Marketing Creative Lead at Cayuse Native Solutions, where she directs digital campaigns, social media strategy, web development, branding, and graphic design for clients across Indian Country.
Prior to joining CNS in 2022, Jiselle spent 13 years in CTUIR’s Communications Department, managing the Tribal radio station and later serving as Interim Director of Communications. Her work earned two national journalism awards. She is Google-certified in digital marketing and certified in Tribal web development through the University of Arizona.
A writer, artist, and entrepreneur (Indigital), Jiselle has contributed to projects including the Bestiarium International print exhibition in Athens, Greece, the Ghost Herd podcast, and cultural commentary in Pacific Northwest public radio. She currently serves her third term on the CTUIR Law & Order Committee.
Outside of work, she enjoys creating digital pop tribal culture designs, reading and writing, photography, learning weyiiletpuutimpt, exploring tribal homelands, traveling with her mini-Aussie Hutch, and spending time with friends.

Bridges to Prosperity: Sqilxʷ Business Spring Cohort
2026-03-19
March 19-May 21, 2026
Free Virtual Cohort Series
If you are thinking of starting a business, mark your calendar for the upcoming Bridges to Prosperity Business Cohort with Roxanne Best. We will meet virtually over 10 weeks and cover the foundation of what you need to include in your business plan. Participants meet virtually via zoom from 6-8pm and every week for a total of 10 weeks. Upon completion, you will then be invited to the graduation ceremony and given your certificate of completion as well as have a chance to meet your fellow cohort members in person.

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill: Business Tax Provisions
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00
March 24, 2026 | 11 AM PST
Free Online Class
After completing this session, participants will be able to identify business tax provisions enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) and explain revisions to business information reporting requirements, including changes to third-party network transaction rules and increased reporting thresholds for certain payments.

Invaluable Laws of Growth: Intentionality, Reflection, and Consistency
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:30
March 24, 2026 | 12 PM PST
Free Online Class
Why focus on personal growth? Because your business will never outgrow you. Your leadership capacity determines your impact. Your mindset shapes your outcomes. Your growth fuels generational change. These principles are not new to us. Intentional living. Reflective wisdom. Steady consistency. Our ancestors practiced them long before they were written in books.

Rez Roots: Money Moves
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00
March 24, 2026 | 2 PM PST
Free Online Class
If you don’t understand your numbers, your numbers will control you. Money is one of the biggest stress points for entrepreneurs, especially when no one ever teaches us how business finances actually work. This Rez Roots session breaks it down in a clear, practical way so Native entrepreneurs can build businesses that are sustainable and profitable.

Smarter Digital Marketing for Today’s Search-Driven World
2026-03-25 08:30 - 09:30
March 25, 2026 | 8:30 AM PST
Free Online Class
Digital marketing is changing fast. In this training, you’ll learn how to make your website the anchor of your online presence, including connections with Google Business Profile, social media, email, and customer reviews. We’ll show you how today’s search tools, including AI and voice, are reshaping the way customers find businesses and how you can adapt with clear, practical steps.

Cultivating Success Idaho Farm Safety Webinar Series
2026-03-27 11:00 - 2026-04-03 12:00
Fridays, March 27-April 3, 2026 | 11AM-12 PM PST
Free Online Webinar Series
Join Idaho Cultivating Success for this free webinar series designed to help you learn more about on-farm safety! Webinar topics include Biosecurity on Your Small Farm, Agritourism + Safety: Protecting Visitors and Your Farm, Safe Acres, Safe Families: Children & Family Farm Safety for Small Acreage Operations, Small Farm Food Safety – A Commonsense Approach to Deciphering Rules, Regulations and Basic Good Practices.

Succession Planning for Small Businesses
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:00
April 2, 2026 | 10 AM PST
Free Online Class
Succession Planning is crucial for ensuring business continuity, developing future leaders and minimizing disruption during transitions in ownership, management, overall business profitability, growth and personal financial well-being. A well-thought-out succession plan will maximize and preserve value for everyone.

University of Idaho Financial Conference
2026-04-03 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho
April 3, 2026 | 8 AM-3:30 PM
Free In-Person | Moscow, ID
Our Financial Conference is full of financial resources from over 50 speakers and sponsors that want to help you make the most of your money and reach your dreams. With breakout sessions, panels, simulations, interviews and resources you can’t get anywhere else; it is the financial conference of the year. Registration opens February 1, 2026.

Foundations of Building Your Brand
2026-04-03 12:00 - 2026-04-29 13:30
April 3-29, 2026 | 12-1:30 PM PST
Free Online Class
A 4-part branding strategy workshop to help farm and food businesses clarify, create, and confidently use their brand. Participants will learn what branding truly means beyond just a logo, discover how to choose colors, fonts, and visuals that reflect their mission, and gain clear guidance on applying their branding consistently across digital marketing, print materials, packaging, and product labeling within regulatory guidelines.

Artist Marketing Workshop: Summer Season Prep
2026-04-07 11:00
Summer market season can make or break your year as an artist—but most people go into it reacting instead of planning. In this free online workshop, you’ll learn how to map out your summer using a simple, repeatable system that keeps your events, marketing, and content organized in one place.
We’ll walk through how to set clear goals, build out your calendar, and create a marketing plan that supports your sales without overwhelming your time or energy. By the end of this session, you’ll have a customized summer calendar, a content plan, and a clear strategy for showing up consistently and confidently at markets, online, and in your community. This workshop is designed for artists at any stage who want to feel prepared, organized, and ready to make the most of the summer season.

Key take aways:

A defined set of summer income and visibility goals
A fully mapped-out calendar of markets, deadlines, and promotions
A simple social media plan aligned with their events
A checklist of marketing materials to prepare before the season starts

A repeatable system that can be used every season

Meet Your Instructor
Roxanne Best (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) is a photographer, culinary artist, storyteller, and certified trainer who uses her diverse background to guide clients towards personal and professional growth.

Accounting Basics and the Importance of Accounting to Your Business
2026-04-09 13:00 - 14:00
April 9, 2026 | 1 PM PST
Free Online Class
Do you know the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? Are you having trouble understanding what financial statements are? Then you have come to the right place. Sign up for our Accounting Basics class and learn the important information that you need to know about your small business accounting.

Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Planning Session
2026-04-17 12:30 - 15:30
April 17, 2026 | 12:30-3:30 PM
Free In-Person: Lapwai, ID
The Wills Intern, Amanda, from the University of Idaho will be available to assist tribal members with estate planning on the dates and times listed below. Participants are asked to complete the Estate Planning Questionnaire in advance and bring a printed copy of their Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report, which can be obtained from the BIA office.

Starting a Business in Idaho
2026-04-19 08:00 - 09:00
April 19, 2026 | 8 AM PST
Free Online Class
Starting a new business is often overwhelming. You no doubt have many questions. What to do first? How can I ensure my business is a success? Do I need a license? Join us for a basic overview of what it takes to establish a business in Idaho.

Northwest Native Economic Summit and Fashion Show
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-23 | Ilani Casino, Ridgefield, WA, United States
April 21-23, 2026
Ilani Casino, Ridgefield, WA
The Northwest Native Economic Summit and Fashion Show is a two and a half-day gathering focused on business networking, information sharing and capital access resources for the Tribal communities across the Northwest and beyond. We invite Tribal leaders, enterprise managers, economic development professionals, funders and Native entrepreneurs to come together with illuminating panels, speakers, and ample networking opportunities to galvanize the relationships of those building economic prosperity around the region.

Saving & Awareness Financial Literacy Class
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00
April 21, 2026 | 12 PM PST
Free Online Class
Join this live session focused on building stronger saving habits and planning ahead with guest speaker Jasper Smith, Founder of The #BuildWealth Movement. Session will focus on practical saving strategies you can start now, understanding retirement contributions and tips for helping children build healthy money habits.
